New Harbinger Publications Inc. Logo
Off the Couch - The Latest in Psychology and Mental Health
Syndicate  

Current Articles | Categories | Search | Syndication

Articles from anxiety
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Acceptance, Commitment, and Willingness
If control is central to the problem of excessive worry and anxiety, what is the alternative to control? The short answer to this question is “willingness.” WILLINGNESS & THE OUTSIDE/INSIDE PRINCIPLE We can develop willingness in two areas of experience: outside and inside. •    Outside Willingness = Commitment Willingness on the outside involves a willingness to do the things that are important or valuable to us. This willingness on the outside can be described as a commitment to take action in a specific way. Of course, taking certain actions is often associated with certain feelings and thoughts. When it comes to taking action in areas where we tend to avoid and procrastinate, these feelings and thoughts often include anxiety and worry. •    Inside Willingness = Acceptance Willingness on the inside means a willingness to feel the feelings and experience the thoughts that come up in a given situation or when we take a specific action....
Read More..

Posted By / 12:00 AM / Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Anxious Times - Resilient Parenting
By guest blogger Christopher McCurry, Ph.D. Lately people have been asking me, now that the economy is in a shambles, if I’m seeing more anxious children in my clinical practice. I can’t honestly say I’m seeing more anxious children, but I am noticing a marked increase in parent anxiety. Who isn’t stressed these days? Those of us in the “sandwich generation” are caring for our children as well as for our aging parents. We are trying to keep our jobs or find new ones. Every day brings more bad news. How can we remain resilient as we navigate these treacherous social and financial waters? Here’s what I’ve been advising anxious parents lately. I’d be interested to know what other advice clinicians and parents might have. First, some Don’ts: ▪         Don’t be alarmed or offended if your children appear short-sighted and self-centered in the face of economic hardship; “Will we still be able to go to Disneyland for my birthday?” Give your chi...
Read More..

Posted By / 12:01 AM / Monday, April 13, 2009
Page 3 of 3First   Previous   1  2  [3]  Next   Last   

related books

Eating Mindfully Just One Thing DBT Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder When Love Stumbles Eat Naked Connecting the Dots

Twitter

Facebook

YouTube
Archives
NH Authors on Huffington Post Syndicate  
NH Authors on Psychology Today


Susan Albers, PsyD
"Comfort Cravings"

 
Ronald Alexander, PhD
"The Wise Mind Open Mind"

 
Susan Bauer-Wu
"Living Fully & Letting Go"

 
Stanley H. Block, MD
"Come To Your Senses"

 
Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, MS, LPC
"Teen Angst"

 
Elliot D. Cohen PhD
"What Would Aristotle Do?"

 
Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH
"Real Healing"

 
Troy DuFrene
"Fumbling for Change"


Russ Federman, PhD, ABPP
"Bipolar You"

 
Lisa Firestone, PhD
"Compassion Matters"

 
Robert Firestone, PhD
"The Human Experience"

 
John P. Forsyth, PhD
"Peace of Mind"

 
Paul Gilbert, PhD
"Practice Compassion"

 
Barton Goldsmith, PhD
"Emotional Fitness"

 
Ken Goss, DClinPsy
"Practice Compassion"

 
Randi Gunther, PhD
"Rediscovering Love"

 
Karyn Hall, PhD
"Pieces of Mind"


Rick Hanson, PhD
"Your Wise Brain"

 
Russ Harris, MD
"The Happiness Trap"

 
Steven C. Hayes, PhD
"Get Out of Your Mind"

 
Lynne Henderson, PhD
"Practice Compassion"

 
Lara Honos-Webb, PhD
"The Gift of ADHD"

 
Jonathan Kaplan, PhD
"Urban Mindfulness"

 
Melissa Kirk
"Test Case"

 
Bill Knaus, EdD
"Science and Sensibility"

 
Randi Kreger
"Stop Walking on Eggshells"

 
Marilyn Krieger, PhD
"The White Knight Syndrome"

 
Mary Lamia, PhD
"The White Knight Syndrome"

 
Karen Leland
"The Perfect Blend"

 
Barbara Markway, PhD
"Shyness Is Nice"

 
Kelly McGonigal, PhD
"The Science of Willpower"

 
Susan Pease Gadoua, LCSW
"Contemplating Divorce"

 
Stephanie Sarkis, PhD
"Here, There, and Everywhere"

 
Jefferson Singer, PhD
"Life Scripts"

 
Shawn Smith
"Ironshrink"

 
Olga Trujillo, JD
"The Sum of My Parts"

 
Cassandra Vieten, PhD
"Mindful Motherhood"

 
Ruth C. White, PhD
"Culture in Mind"

NH Authors on: